Lead Precision Optics Fabrication Engineer

SCHOTT AG; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in the United States (Duryea area) seeks an Optical Fabrication Engineer to develop and optimize spherical generation and prism machining for precision optics. You will analyze workflows and equipment performance to improve yield and throughput, while maintaining rigorous process documentation and ISO 9001 compliance.

The role requires 5–10 years in optical fabrication, strong metrology skills, and experience with SAP, MS Office, and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10 years hands-on optical fabrication experience including spherical generation and prism machining.
• Strong knowledge of glass and ceramic materials, abrasives, and diamond tooling.
• Experience with optical metrology systems (CMMs, profilometers, goniometers) and data interpretation.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, and data analysis software; Six Sigma Green Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain spherical generation, prism machining, and CNC programming for precision optics.
• Analyze workflows and equipment performance to boost yield and throughput.
• Create and maintain process docs, work instructions, and inspection procedures compliant with ISO 9001.
• Operate metrology equipment (CMMs, interferometers, profilometers) to support data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to define CTQ requirements and controls.
• Lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and present findings.
• Train technicians and junior engineers in polishing, metrology interpretation, and process discipline.
• Drive continuous improvement using SPC, lean principles, and best practices in optical fabrication.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Metrology data interpretation

Statistical analysis

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical/Materials/Mechanical Eng

Advanced degree preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt (or similar)

Tools

CMMs

Profilometers

Goniometers

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCHOTT AG in the United States (Duryea area) seeks an Optical Fabrication Engineer to develop and optimize spherical generation and prism machining for precision optics. You will analyze workflows and equipment performance to improve yield and throughput, while maintaining rigorous process documentation and ISO 9001 compliance.

The role requires 5–10 years in optical fabrication, strong metrology skills, and experience with SAP, MS Office, and data analysis tools.